Thinking about purchasing a Tenancy in Common (TIC) unit? It's a smart option that many buyers overlook—often saving 10-25% compared to a comparable condo. But before you jump in, here's what you really need to understand about how TICs work, how financing works, and whether they're right for your situation. We break down the money talk, conversion potential, and all the trade-offs so you can make an informed decision.

An overview of the implementation of purple ‘Slow Streets’ signage across San Francisco. Learn about the effort to manage Roadways in San Francisco.

A Pre-Qualification can be a great baseline for what you can afford, but this is just a ballpark estimate. To win a bidding war, you need a verified Pre-Approval—where an underwriter actually clears your documents. In today's market, a pre-qual starts the conversation, but a pre-approval closes the deal.

The appraisal can make or break a real estate deal. Understanding how appraisers determine value—and what happens if an appraisal comes in low—can help buyers navigate the home buying process with fewer surprises.

A circa-1887 Grand Victorian in the heart of Pacific Heights just listed for $18.8M — and it's one of the most remarkable homes to hit the SF market in years. Original Kenitzer architecture, 13-foot ceilings, a stage, wine cellar, and views of the Transamerica Pyramid. Here's what's inside.

San Francisco requires most new developments to include below-market-rate units — and if you know how the lottery system works, it could open doors most buyers don't even know exist. Here's what every SF buyer needs to understand before entering the market.

SpaceX. Stripe. OpenAI. Anthropic. A quiet but significant IPO pipeline is building beneath SF's tech ecosystem — and historically, when private market liquidity unlocks at this scale, San Francisco real estate moves with it. Here's what the data is signaling right now.

SF is expensive — but the city quietly puts on some genuinely great free events every single month. A block party with the biggest disco ball west of the Mississippi, free admission at the de Young, adults-only nights at the Academy of Sciences, and free zoo days for residents. Here's the cheat sheet.

The Castro has always been one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods. Now, with the Castro Theatre being restored, new businesses opening along the corridor, and the housing market rebounding, it's also becoming one of the most interesting places to buy in 2026. Here's a look at the history, the homes, and what the market is doing right now.

Duboce Triangle sits at the center of everything — walkable streets, classic Victorian architecture, easy transit access, and some of SF's best nearby neighborhoods. Median home prices are holding strong around $1.37M–$1.42M in 2026, and inventory remains tight. Here's what buyers need to know before shopping in this market.